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Small 5 by 5 Envelope Using Box Board

A project from our live show MY PODCAST - Catch my latest updates broadcast 2nd February 2026 · 02/02/2026 · watch it from 26:00

Small 5 by 5 Envelope Using Box Board - the finished project
The finished project

Create a charming miniature envelope using a 5 by 5 inch piece of white cardstock, perfect for presenting gift cards or small notes. This delightful project uses simple scoring and punching techniques to form a neat, professional-looking envelope with clean diagonal folds. The finished piece is compact and elegant, ideal for special occasions or as a thoughtful handmade touch to any small gift.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Cut your card stock to 5 by 5 inches using the measurements on your craft mat or ruler.

    Cut your card stock to 5 by 5 inches using the measurements on your craft mat or ruler.

    ▶ watch this step (26:15)
  2. Step 2: Place the card into the box board at score line two and score once using the scoring tool.

    Place the card into the box board at score line two and score once using the scoring tool.

    ▶ watch this step (26:45)
  3. Step 3: Punch at score line two using the envelope maker board.

    Punch at score line two using the envelope maker board.

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  4. Step 4: Rotate the card and align it with the corner guide on the box and envelope maker. Punch and score the card alo

    Rotate the card and align it with the corner guide on the box and envelope maker. Punch and score the card along the horizontal line.

    ▶ watch this step (27:30)
  5. Step 5: Rotate the paper again and align the third edge with the score line on the board. Punch and score the third li

    Rotate the paper again and align the third edge with the score line on the board. Punch and score the third line.

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  6. Step 6: Rotate the card once more and align with the score line 2. Punch and score the final line to complete the enve

    Rotate the card once more and align with the score line 2. Punch and score the final line to complete the envelope template.

    ▶ watch this step (28:30)
  7. Step 7: Fold the envelope together along the scored lines. Apply glue to the side flaps and press them down to secure

    Fold the envelope together along the scored lines. Apply glue to the side flaps and press them down to secure the envelope structure.

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  8. Step 8: Use the corner punch to round off the corners of the envelope flap.

    Use the corner punch to round off the corners of the envelope flap.

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  9. Step 9: Tuck the flap tail inward and glue it down to secure and finish the envelope.

    Tuck the flap tail inward and glue it down to secure and finish the envelope.

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